Austin’s Low Homicide Rate, Policing Improvements on Sixth, and How To Do SXSW Safely

For years, Austin’s homicides have been declining though the population has increased, and our homicide rate is now lower than other major Texas cities, at five murders per 100,000 population. Assistant Chief Angie Jones attributes that in part to a new place-based focus that looks for patterns and elements of crime, and shares more with executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec in today’s episode. Plus, a look at crime on Sixth Street, and advice for having a safe spring festival season.  

And, don’t miss the chance to enter our giveaway for all City Cast Austin members for a pair of SXSW music badges — all you have to do is become a neighbor before March 6, when we’ll pick a winner at random. 

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